[Summit] Stuff for teens to do on the east side?

[John Bazik]

It's been a while - my kids are grown - but one summer they learned to sail at the Community Boating Center on India Point.  I took a couple of classes myself - great fun!  Looks like they're still doing it.

https://www.communityboating.com/

John

On 3/18/23 2:11 PM, pete1188 wrote:
> Thanks, Daten. Great stuff.
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> From: DATEN COHEN <datenben at cox.net>
> Date: 3/18/23 9:53 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: pete1188 <pete1188 at cox.net>, summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Stuff for teens to do on the east side?
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> Hi Pete,
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> My sons are a little older than your daughter, the youngest is 17, but they did/do participate in several local outdoor activities.
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> They both played in the Fox Point little league, but that goes to age 12. Other local communities have leagues for older teens. You could check out the Slaterettes <https://www.slaterettes.com/> in Pawtucket.
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> There is also a Scout Troop that meets on the East Side. I am a leader and we are in the process of forming a linked Girls Troop. Currently, 2-3 girls meet regularly with our Troop. Our website needs to be updated with some activities, but here it is https://www.troop28providence.com/ <https://www.troop28providence.com/>
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> Feel free to email me directly if you want more info about Scouting.
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> My son is also on the competitive rowing team at Narragansett Boat Club <https://www.rownbc.org/>. There are a few different opportunities for teens. They usually have an open house rowing session before each season for people to check it out before signing up.
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> Another place to find many outdoor activities is the Audubon Society of RI <https://asri.org/>. The quantity and variety of their programs are impressive.
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> I concur that there are a lot of activities pulling kids indoors or toward screens, but there are still a lot of fun opportunities outside if you dig a little.
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> I hope this helps,
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> Daten
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>> On March 17, 2023 at 6:44 AM pete1188 <pete1188 at cox.net> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> Can anyone recommend any groups or activities for teens -- here on the east side preferably but anywhere in greater Providence?
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>> I want to get my 15yo daughter around more kids. By the eye test, there doesn't seem to be any kids on the east side anymore except babies and toddlers.
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>> Thanks,
>> Pete
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